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Bourbons
These cards describe bourbons including small batch bourbons and single barrel bourbons and go over the basics of Bourbons
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12/28/2009

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Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon
Definition

Produced in a variety of proofs and ages

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Baker's
Definition

Aged for 7 years and bottled at 107 proof

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Basil Hayden
Definition

Aged for 7 years and 80 proof

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Booker's Bourbon
Definition

Produced in a variety of proofs and ages

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Distiller's Masterpiece
Definition

Available in 18 and 20 year old versions. The 18 year old is finished in cognac cask, and the 20 year old is finished in Geyser Peak port wine casks.

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Elijah Craig Bourbon
Definition

12 years old and 94 proof

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Evan Williams Black Label Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Definition

7 years old and 86 proof

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Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Definition

Vintage dated and 86.6 proof.

NOTE: Single barrel

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I.W. Harper Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Definition

86 proof, very limited distribution

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Jim Bean
Definition

4 years old and 80 proof. Beam Choice: 5 years old and 80 proof. Beam Black Label: 8 years old and 90 proof.

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Jim Bean Black
Definition

Aged 8 years and 86 proof

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Knob Creek
Definition

Aged 9 years and bottled at 100 proof

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Old Charter Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Definition

8 years old and 80 proof; 10 years old and 86 proof. The Classic 90: 12 years old and 90 proof. Proprietor's Reserve: 13 years old and 90 proof.

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Old Crow Bourbon
Definition

3 years and 80 proof

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Old Fitzgerald Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Definition

86 and 90 proof. Very special Old Fitzgerald (bourbon Heritage Collection): 8 years old and 100 proof; very limited distribution

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Old Grand Dad
Definition
86 proof. Bottled in Bond: 100 proof. 114 Barrel Proof.
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Wild Turkey
Definition

80 proof. Wild Turkey Rare Breed: a blend of 6, 8 and 12 year old stocks and usually around 108 proof. Wild Turkey Old Number 8 Brand: 101 proof. Kentucky Spirit: 101 proof.

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Woodford Reserve
Definition

7 years old and 90.4 proof

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Old Rip Van Winkle
Definition
NOTE: Small batch
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Knob Creek
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Basil Hayden's Small Batch
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Booker's Small Batch
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Maker's Mark Kentucky Homemade Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Elijah Craig 12 Year Selected Barrel Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Small batch

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Bnechmark/XO Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Blanton's Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Elijah Craig Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Henry McKenna Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Jack Daniel's Single Barrel
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single barrel

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Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Definition

NOTE: Single Barrel

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Describe the color and taste of bourbon
Definition
Bourbon typically has an amber color and tastes sweet.
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By law, how must bourbon be produced?
Definition

Bourbon must be produced from 51% corn or more and must be aged in brand new charred oak barrels for at least 2 years.

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Do Tennessee whiskeys have to be made along the same legal guidelines?
Definition

No, they don't, but George Dickel and Jack Daniel's still follow these guidelines.

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Can unpurified water be added to reduce the proof of the product?
Definition

No, only purified water can be added to reduce the proof of the product.

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Can bourbon have added caramel coloring?
Definition
No, but Scotch, Canadian and Irish whiskeys can.
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What primarily distincts bourbons from other kinds of whiskeys?
Definition

Bourbon is made from corn whereas whiskey is made from all kinds of grains.

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